Nike's Tiger Woods ad draws critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Nike is causing a social media storm with its latest online ad showing a picture of Tiger Woods overlaid with a quote from him, "Winning takes care of everything."
Dwyane Wade cuts ties with Jordan Brand
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade will not be wearing Jordan Brand sneakers and apparel. The Miami Heat guard said Tuesday that he has parted ways with the brand...
Reggie Miller to be inducted into NBA Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) - Reggie Miller is joining his sister, Cheryl, in the basketball Hall of Fame...
Afro Punk festival transcends to new heights
theGRIO REPORT - After last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Irene, the Afro-Punk Festival returned this year with an evolved identity, catering to a cultural amalgamation of young folks...
Urban League president: LeBron X shoe 'a foolish status symbol'
VIDEO - National Urban League president Marc Morial explains why charging over $300 for new Lebron shoe is outrageous...
Urban League vs. $315 'LeBron' shoe
theGRIO REPORT - The National Urban League wants no part of a reported $315 Nike basketball shoe set to hit shelves this fall. The civil rights organization released a statement Tuesday calling for Nike to do away with plans to release the 'LeBron X' sneaker and encouraging parents not to buy it...
Nike signs NBA rookie Anthony Davis
theGRIO REPORT - Just one month after trademarking is infamous unibrow, this year's No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, Anthony Davis signed a deal with Nike that will span over the next few years...
Nike 'ice cream truck' hits NYC
theGRIO REPORT - Nike Sportswear sported a blue and pink ice cream truck in New York City last summer, but this year they've renovated...
Classic black commerical pitchmen
SLIDESHOW - theGrio takes a look at the many notably African-American commercial icons over the years...
Air Yeezy II sneakers attract long lines
theGRIO VIDEO - The Nike Air Yeezy II will be released June 9th at select retailers across the nation. People have been camping outside of shoe stores across the country for over a week, with hopes of getting a pair of the Kanye West-inspired sneakers...
